Grease 1972 - Articles Page 20

Opened: February 14, 1972
Closing: April 13, 1980

Grease - 1972 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head "greaser" Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their "Summer Nights" as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as "Greased Lightnin'", "It's Raining on Prom Night", "Alone at the Drive-In Movie" recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation. An 8-year run on Broadway and two subsequent revivals along with innumerable school and community productions place Grease among the world's most popular musicals.

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Grease - 1972 - Broadway Articles Page 20

TV Talent Search to Find Stars for New Broadway 'Grease'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2006


NBC will search for the next Sandy Dumbrowski and Danny Zuko in 'You're the One That We Want,' a new talent competition series from BBC Worldwide Productions for mid-season, where America will ultimately get to choose the two leads for a new Broadway production of Grease

Grease 'Rockin' Rydell Edition' DVD Set for Sept. Release
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2006


A DVD re-release of the film version of Grease will be released on September 19th

Bernadette Peters Appears on 'Will & Grace,' May 11
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2006


Bernadette Peters will guest star on tonight's May 11th episode of 'Will & Grace'

Barbeau Goes Beyond The Rainbow in GARLAND
by TJ Fitzgerald - Apr 14, 2006


A Talk with Adrienne Barbeau

Hines, Kirk, Huber and Lanier Sign On to Seattle Pippin May 2-21
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2006


Broadway veterans Mimi Hines, Keith Byron Kirk, Kim Huber and Jane Lanier have been lined up for the 5th Avenue Theatre's upcoming production of the Stephen Schwartz musical Pippin, which will be presented at the Seattle Theatre from May 2nd through May 21st

Front Row Centre: GREASE
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Jan 10, 2006


GREASE, the musical parody of teen life in the 1950s, opened on Broadway on Valentines Day, 1972. The stage musical is very different from the incredibly popular 1978 film version.

Adrienne Barbeau Stars in The Property Known as Garland, Spring '06
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2005


Adrienne Barbeau will take on the title role of The Property Known as Garland, which will run from March 13th through June 4th, 2006

Plymouth and Royale Theatres Undergo Name Changes May 9
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2005


The Plymouth Theatre and the Royale Theatre, both on 45th St., will be rechristened after two leaders of the Shubert Organization

Ben Vereen and Rosie O'Donnell Join All-Star Pippin Cast for Nov. 29th Concert
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2004


On November 29th, 2004, to commemorate World AIDS Day, one of this year's most exciting theatrical events will take place: a star-studded concert presentation of Stephen Schwartz's acclaimed musical, PIPPIN. The concert will take place at The Manhattan Center's Grand Ballroom at 311 West 34th Street (at 34th and 8th Avenue) at 7PM.

Arden & Benanti Cast in Pippin, Tix Now On Sale
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2004


As announced previously, the cast of the November 29th Concert of Stephen Schwartz's PIPPIN will include a choir of 80, full orchestra and several Broadway notables. The concert will take place at The Manhattan Center's Grand Ballroom at 311 West 34th Street (at 34th and 8th Avenue) at 7PM.

Terrence Mann and Charles Busch Join PIPPIN Cast
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2004


The cast of the Nov. 29th concert will include a choir of 80, full orchestra and several stars.

Porter and de Haas Among Stars of Pippin Concert
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2004


The PIPPIN concert will take place on Nov. 29th to commemorate World AIDS Day.

'George S. Irving - Still Carrying On' celebrates 60 years in Musical Theatre
by Michael Dale - Jun 16, 2004


From a chorus boy in the original cast of 'Oklahoma!' to a one-man show off-Broadway and a Tony Award in between, George S. Irving has been one of Broadway's most endearing and enduring character men

Grease FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Grease have there been?
Grease has had 18 productions including Broadway which opened in 1972, Broadway which opened in 1972, West End which opened in 1973, US Tour which opened in 1976, West End which opened in 1979, West End which opened in 1993, Broadway which opened in 1994, Broadway which opened in 1994, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 2003, Lincolnshire, IL (Regional) which opened in 2007, West End which opened in 2007, Broadway which opened in 2007, US Tour which opened in 2010, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 2014, St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 2014, Motion Picture which opened in 2016, Canada which opened in 2017 and UK Tour which opened in 2021.
What Tony Awards has Grease been nominated for?
Grease has been nominated for several Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Jim Jacobs, Best Book of a Musical for Warren Casey, Best Choreography for Patricia Birch, and Best Costume Design for Carrie F. Robbins.
What Tony Awards has Grease won?
Grease has won several Tony Awards. These include Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for Jim Jacobs, Best Book of a Musical for Warren Casey, Best Choreography for Patricia Birch, and Best Costume Design for Carrie F. Robbins.
What awards has Grease been nominated for?
Grease has been nominated for the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Adrienne Barbeau.
What awards has Grease won?
Grease has won the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Adrienne Barbeau.

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